1 This educational resource summarises recent developments in sunscreen research, knowledge, and use. It starts with a review of the Nambour Skin Cancer Prevention Trial, which contributes to the evidence for a protective effect of sunscreen against melanoma. This is followed by consideration of UVA protection, correct application of sunscreen, skin type in sun protection, and compliance with s...

Adolescent organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical feasibility and acceptability of short messaging service-based sun protection recommendations for adolescent patients. Sun-protective knowledge and behaviour were also evaluated using standardized questionnaires and telephone interviews. Twenty-six organ t...

In vitro evaluation of sun protection activity of some medicinal herbs by SPF determination, to find out which herbal extracts have the best protection activity and can be used as sunscreen agent. Sun rays are the most environmental harmful factor which affect skin, cause sun burn and photo aging. According to the previous studies the plant’s flavonoids are suitable absorbents for UV rays. In t...

OBJECTIVES To explore whether knowledge about the harms of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) influences UK university students' sun-related behaviours and examine in depth their attitudes towards: sun protection, natural and artificial tanning behaviours. DESIGN Qualitative methodology with 15 semistructured, individual interviews. Thematic analysis using the Framework Method with analyst triangula...

In vitro evaluation of sun protection activity of some medicinal herbs by SPF determination, to find out which herbal extracts have the best protection activity and can be used as sunscreen agent. Sun rays are the most environmental harmful factor which affect skin, cause sun burn and photo aging. According to the previous studies the plant’s flavonoids are suitable absorbents for UV rays. In t...

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ireland and numbers are continuing to increase year on year. 1-3 90% of skin cancer is preventable with optimal sun protection. Our aims were to assess patients’ knowledge of sun protection, level of sun exposure and sun protection practices and to examine any correlations between these variables. A cross-sectional validated questionnaire-b...

Valid and reliable psychosocial measures for parents are lacking in the children's sun protection literature. We examined the construct validity and reliability of measures of parents' self-efficacy and perceived barriers specific to four sun protection behaviors in children: sunscreen, clothing, shade and limiting time outdoors. Melanoma survivors (N = 205) with children aged 12 years and youn...

Researchers examined the sun-protective intentions and behavior of young, Caucasian, Australian sportswomen aged between 17 and 35 years (N = 100). The study adopted a 2 x 2 experimental design, comparing group norms (supportive vs. non-supportive) and image norms (tanned vs. pale) related to sun protection and taking into account group identification with friends and peers in the sport. While ...

Abstract Background The study objective was to assess potential correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors. Methods Participants were 441 survivors recruited from three health centers and a state cancer registry in the United States. Sun (sunscreen, shade, protective shirts, hats) assessed through an online survey, as (demographic, risk, knowledge beliefs, psychological soc...